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Introductory Paragraph |
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A. |
State your subject and your
purpose in writing about it. |
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B. |
Give two reasons that
support your opinion. |
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C. |
State your opinion in one-two
sentences. |
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D. |
Write a closing sentence that
relates to the topic sentence and provides a logical ending to the paragraph
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| II. |
Development Paragraph
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A. |
Restate the first reason
that supports your opinion. |
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B. |
Write 2-3 sentences that give
examples and details supporting the first reason. |
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C. |
Write a closing sentence that
relates to the topic sentence and provides a logical ending to the paragraph
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| III. |
Development Paragraph
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A. |
Restate the second reason
that supports your opinion. |
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B. |
Write 2-3 sentences that give
examples and details supporting the second reason. |
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C. |
Write a closing sentence that
relates to the topic sentence and provides a logical ending to the paragraph
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| IV. |
Concluding Paragraph
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A. |
Restate the subject of your
essay. |
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B. |
Summarize how your reasons support
your opinion. |
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C. |
Conclude with a summary of your
opinion. |